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St. Mary’s School students display their book projects for “The Phantom Tollbooth.” On front row from left are Connor Stokes, Maggie Wheat, Matthew Gewin, Jessi Lucky, Maggie Gilmore and Madeline Godfrey. On back row are Laura Aviles, Brant Kelley, Joseph Carnahan, Michael Guillet, Andrew Godfrey, Sophie Dobson and Jace Miley.
“The Phantom Tollbooth.”
St. Mary’s School students display their book projects for “The Phantom Tollbooth.” On front row from left are Connor Stokes, Maggie Wheat, Matthew Gewin, Jessi Lucky, Maggie Gilmore and Madeline G...
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Provencal Fall Fest begins next week
Monday, Oct. 29 The election is less than a week away and I want to urge you all to get out and vote. You have no right to complain if you do not vote and if you are not registered to vote, then sh...
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Choruses will sing tonight, Thursday at NSU
Northwestern State University Lyric Women and the NSU Men’s Chorus will present a concert Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free. Patrick Dill will conduct the Lyr...
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Rockabilly King Al Ferrier was still rocking Oct. 5 when he played at the Hemsby Rockabilly Festival in England. He played 10 numbers including his biggest hit, “Let’s Go Boppin’.” At right are Ferrier and his son, Steven who accompanied him on the trip. They several cities and stopped in front of one of the oldest churches in England at right. Ferrier frequently plays in Europe and appeared on the Louisiana Hayride with Elvis Presley and Jonny Cash.
Rockabilly King Al Ferrier is still rocking
Rockabilly King Al Ferrier was still rocking Oct. 5 when he played at the Hemsby Rockabilly Festival in England. He played 10 numbers including his biggest hit, “Let’s Go Boppin’.” At right are Fer...
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Texas about to execute man who confessed to killing Natchitoches resident in 1993
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Donnie Lee Roberts, convicted in his girlfriend's 2003 slaying, was taken from his death row cell Wednesday and moved to the Texas prison where executions are carried ou...
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Free webinar training for employers and committees
Community Development Works, a program of The Rapides Foundation, is offering free webinar trainings. The webinars are held from 11 a.m. until noon and can be conducted from the convenience of any...
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Natchitoches Magnet School announced its Terrific Kids for October. On first row from left are Mason Mathis, Kyleigh Herring, Kaley Woods, T’Naija Lacy, Cameron Possoit and Griffin McFarland. On second row are Macie Ryan, Matson Nelson, Colson Fontenot, Ja’Mauri Lee, Kendrick Matthews and Sean Grappe. On third row are Kiwanian Tara Nelson, Jayla Barfield, Ethan Burkhalter, Shey Hamitlon and Kabir Shah. Not pictured is principal Julee’ Wright.
Natchitoches Magnet Terrific Kids

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Dancers from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts were among 100 dancers to perform at halftime of the Louisiana Tech vs. Texas A & M football game Oct. 13 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. Directed by Carol Smitherman Anglin of Shreveport, the dancers performed three jazz routines to a crowd of 40,000. Along with LSMSA, groups represented include dancers from the Carol Anglin Dancenter and Evangel Christian Academy’s Wings. In all, 20 communities and 10 parishes were represented during the event, which was televised on ESPN-U. Anglin teaches dance classes at LSMSA in addition to owning her own Shreveport dance studio. On front row from left are Louisiana School for Math, Science on front row from left are senior Elisa Murillo of Denham Springs, senior Kripa Upadhyay of Leesville, senior Beth Burleson of Ft. Polk, junior Abby Nealy of Zachary, senior Janet Lee of Natchitoches and sophomore Hyeyon Kim of Monroe.Back row are senior Savannah Neill of Baton Rouge, junior Caroline Henry of Houma, senior Ronnekia Johnson of Fenton, sophomore Maddie Trahan of Lafayette, senior Taylor Weakley of Metairie and sophomore Maddy Inzenga of Prairieville.
Dance at Game

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Woodmen of the World Lodge 207 made a donation to the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging (NPCOA) to help the agency in their service to the elderly. From left are Nutrition Coordinator Shelby Graham, Woodmen treasurer Henry Maggio and Administrative Secretary Betty Newman.
Worldmen of the World donates to Council on Aging

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Just Talkin’
JT was watching in disbelief at the coverage of the destruction Storm Sandy left, particularly in New York. It was all too-familiar to Louisiana folks who lived through Katrina and many other hurri...
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Governor’s Mansion to display ornaments made by NSU-E-LAB students
In celebration of the Bicentennial, First Lady, Supriya Jindal selected several ornaments that exemplify the uniqueness of Louisiana.  The ornament can represent the artist, their family, Natchito...
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City court lists Oct. trial docket
City Court Judge Fred Gahagan lists the trial docket for Oct. 22. Danielle Barnes, simple criminal damage to property, reset April 22, DA’s probation, disturbing the peace/loud and boisterous, plea...
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SGA at NSU hopes students will pledge to recycle more with awarness event set
Northwestern State University will commemorate America Recycles Day with a recycling awareness event from 9 a.m. - noon Thursday, Nov. 15 on the pedestrian brick way in front of Kyser Hall.  The un...
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Sheriff’s website lists arrests for 4 days
Oct. 19-21 Ethel Marie Moss, 36, 1200 Grace Avenue, Natchitoches, Disturbing the Peace John Franklin, 66, 2038 Highway 487, Natchitoches, Disturbing the Peace Gary John Braden, Jr., 20, 167 Bayou D...
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Atmos Energy Corporation donated $25,000 to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum on Friday. The money will help fund a community classroom and help complete the exhibits under construction. From left are Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Doug Ireland, Atmos Energy Director of Public Affairs Trey Hill, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation President Lisa Babin and Atmos Energy Vice President of Operations Mike Mancil.
Today is deadline for Sports Hall of Fame challenge
Atmos Energy Corporation presented a $25,000 contribution to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation challenge grant campaign Oct. 26. The contribution will fund a community classroom in the m...
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Wonder Woman (Anna Weaver) and Ninja Warrior (A.J. Hewitt) will be ready to trick-or-treat tonight. Anna, 4, is the daughter of Mark and Tricia Weaver and A. J., 4, is the son of Ashley and Jared Hewitt. Anna and A.J. are next door neighbors and struck a pose Wednesday afternoon.
Witch Way to Main Street offers kids safe, friendly environment for Halloween
The City of Natchitoches and Main Street Program will sponsor Witch Way to Main Street on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Children 12 and under may trick-or-treat at participating downtown busines...
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City Court lists arraignment docket for Oct.
The following cases came before Judge Fred Gahagan in City Court Oct. 22: Quintin Jerome Allen, battery of a school teacher, simple battery, dismissed, diversion. Terry L. Bell, simple battery, res...
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St. Mary’s School announced its Terrific Kids for October. On front row from left are Gabby Godfrey, Jadee Beth Fair, Georgia Kate Philen, Ella Hollier, Camille Ball and Trace Bonnette. On back row are Elizabeth Long, Luke Gallien, Aaron Howell, Noah Heard, Sophie Dobson and principal Phyllis Scott. Not pictured is Macy Paige Vascocu.
St. Mary’s Terrific Kids
St. Mary’s School announced its Terrific Kids for October. On front row from left are Gabby Godfrey, Jadee Beth Fair, Georgia Kate Philen, Ella Hollier, Camille Ball and Trace Bonnette. On back row...
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Goldonna Principal Kendria Sanders congratulated Students of the Week for Oct. 5. From left are Sanders, Errik Stracener, McKenzie Hodges, Josie Ayres, Stuart Clark and Angelle Mathews. Not pictured is Jayla Wilson
Goldonna Students of the Week

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Cloutierville Elementary/Jr. High announces its Terrific Kids for October. On first row from left are Nathaniel Brosett, Natily Smith, Ay’Aona Harbor, Jamal Barnes, Bre’Auna Logan and Madison Robinson. On second row are Christopher Howard, Ki Yuana Hudson, Aaryana Addison, Sylvia Williams, Donovan Calk, Brandon Wablington, Timothy Curtis and Dillan Young. On third row are sponsor Renee LaCaze, Timia Miller, Nikki Carter, Davonte Turner, Hanna Antee, Lari Jocobs and Kiwanian John Ackel. Not pictured are William LaCaze and Malashia Brown.
Terrific Kids Cloutierville
Cloutierville Elementary/Jr. High announces its Terrific Kids for October. On first row from left are Nathaniel Brosett, Natily Smith, Ay’Aona Harbor, Jamal Barnes, Bre’Auna Logan and Madison Robin...
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